I-90 off-ramps closed to Hwy 52 southbound through November southeast of Rochester

ROCHESTER, Minn. – Motorists traveling on Interstate 90 will encounter off-ramp closures to Highway 52 southbound through November southeast of Rochester, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.

I-90 eastbound and westbound motorists wanting to go south on Highway 52 should use Exit 218 , travel north on Highway 52 and exit at 50th Avenue, turn left and exit to southbound Highway 52. I-90 motorists can also take Exit 224 near Eyota and go south on Olmsted County Road 7 to access Highway 52 north of Chatfield.

I-90 eastbound and westbound motorists exiting to Highway 52 will be able to go north on Highway 52.

It is anticipated the ramps will reopen to traffic in November. People can view 511mn.org or the free mobile app to see traffic impacts and updates on schedules.

Additional traffic impacts are scheduled for this summer. A culvert will be installed under Highway 52 at the I-90 interchange and that area will be closed and detoured. Work is tentatively scheduled in August and will last a few days. The schedule will be communicated once it is determined. The following is the detour for the culvert work:

Motorists going north on Highway 52 should go north on County Road 7, exit to westbound I-90 and take the Highway 52 exit to access northbound Highway 52.
Motorists going south on Highway 52 should go south on Highway 63, exit to eastbound I-90 and take the Highway 52 exit to access southbound Highway 52.

This work is part of a three-year project that started July 15. During the project, crews will be replacing the I-90 bridges over Highway 52, constructing a new ramp for southbound Highway 52 to eastbound I-90, reconstructing all ramps and loops and replacing large culverts under interchange ramps. The project is expected to improve safety on the interchange ramps and intersections, increase clearance under the I-90 bridges over Highway 52 and improve traffic flow and reduce traffic delays through the interchange, which is a busy commuter and freight route. To learn more about this project, go to MnDOT’s website where you can also sign up to receive email and text message updates.

Safety in work zones

Motorists should always be prepared to encounter traffic changes when approaching work zones including lane closures, lane shifts, uneven road surfaces, slow-moving heavy equipment and slow or stopped traffic. To keep everyone safe, drivers must:

Obey posted speed limits. The fine for speeding in a work zone is $300.
Drive undistracted. Avoid using cell phones, mobile devices, adjusting the radio – even eating –while in work zones.
Move over. Give workers room to safely complete their work.
Know before you go. Get real-time information about traffic and road conditions at www.511mn.org or get the free 511mn smartphone app at Google Play or the App Store.
Be patient. Expect delays, especially during peak travel times.
Do the zipper merge.
Avoid making unnecessary lane changes.
Never enter a road blocked with barriers or cones.

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